Suspicious house fire

Firefighters say the home that had no gas or electricity was abandoned.

By By Laura Haynes Weisman

on February 4, 2013 2:28 PM

Photo: Cody Duty/Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137452.56240 - Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137453.56240 - Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137451.56240 - Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137450.56240 - Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137448.56240 - Houston Chronicle

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Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no electric and no occupants. The fire caused no injuries although the cause is still under investigation. less

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam Street Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Houston. Houston District Fire Chief E.W. Hutzley said that the cause is suspicious because there's no gas, no ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Firefighters battle a 1-alarm fire in an abandoned home on Tuam... Photo-4137449.56240 - Houston Chronicle